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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Persistent Achieves Top Rankings for the Second Year in a Row in Extel's Asia Executive Team Survey
Recognized under multiple categories, including Best CEO, Company Board of Directors, Overall ESG, Best Investor Relations Program, and Best Investor Relations team SANTA CLARA, Calif. and PUNE, India, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179) (NSE: PERSISTENT), a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has been acknowledged as a 'Most Honored Company' in the prestigious 2025 Asia (ex-Mainland China) Executive Team survey of the highly regarded buy-side and sell-side portfolio managers and research analysts conducted by Extel (formerly known as Institutional Investor Research). Persistent has been recognized across multiple categories and improved its overall weighted score from 7 last year to 24 this year, demonstrating excellence in executive leadership, investor relations, corporate governance, and ESG practices. Among combined (buy-side and sell-side) analyst rankings, prominent positions include: Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent "We are proud to be recognized once again by Extel, and I am grateful to the portfolio managers and analysts who rated us so highly in the survey. This year's rankings reflect a significant improvement from last year, underscoring our continued focus on delivering best-in-class outcomes for all our stakeholders. Thank you to the Persistent team for their dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance, communication, and performance. We will continue to engage meaningfully with the investment analyst community, sharing our progress and priorities with the same credibility, consistency, and accountability that have defined our approach." The Extel Executive Team surveys are a trusted benchmark for buy-side and sell-side professionals to evaluate corporate performance across leadership, governance, and investor relations. Known for its independent, proprietary research and rankings, this year, Extel's survey saw participation from over 6,300 portfolio managers, investors, and analysts evaluating companies across 18 sectors. The leading positions across multiple categories highlight Persistent's strong executive leadership, clear and consistent communication, and disciplined capital allocation. The recognition also reflects the Company's proactive investor engagement, credibility of its investor relations team, quality, granularity and transparency of disclosures, and thoughtful approach to ESG strategy and stakeholder engagement, reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation and governance excellence. Persistent had also earned top rankings in the 2024 edition of the survey. About Persistent Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization to businesses across industries. With over 24,500 employees located in 19 countries, the Company is committed to innovation and client success. Persistent offers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI-enabled software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The Company is part of the MSCI India Index and is included in key indices of the National Stock Exchange of India, including the Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, and Nifty MidCap Liquid 15 as well as several on the BSE such as the S&P BSE 100 and S&P BSE SENSEX Next 50. Persistent is also a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The Company has achieved carbon neutrality, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Persistent is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals. With 327% growth in brand value since 2020, Persistent is the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report.
Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Modern Dairy Wins Six Awards in Extel's 2025 Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team Rankings
HONG KONG, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 20, the prestigious financial magazine 'Extel' (formerly 'Institutional Investor') officially announced the results of the '2025 Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team-SMID' rankings. The survey assessed and examined companies across multiple dimensions, covering governance of the board of directors, the quality of investor relations programs, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, the leadership of CEOs and CFOs, and the performance of investor relations professionals. Modern Dairy (1117 HK) demonstrated outstanding performance in the competitive field, securing six prestigious awards in the consumer staples category, including: Best Company Board, Best IR Program, Best ESG, Best CEO (Mr. Sun Yugang), Best CFO (Mr. Zhu Xiaohui), and Best IR Professional (Ms. Lo Pik Fai, Ruby). Award Executive Ranking Corporate Awards Best Company Board Combined 2nd, Sell Side 2nd Best IR Program Sell Side 2nd, Combined 3rd Best ESG Combined 2nd, Sell Side 2nd Individual Awards Best CEO Mr. Sun Yugang Sell Side 2nd, Combined 3rd Best CFO Mr. Zhu Xiaohui Sell Side 2nd, Combined 3rd Best IR Professional Ms. Lo Pik Fai, Ruby Combined 3rd, Buy Side 3rd, Sell Side 3rd The Extel survey is globally renowned for its rigorous evaluation criteria, objective and fair selection process, and highly professional assessment system, making it a highly anticipated and authoritative event in the international capital market. This year's survey involved 5,437 buy-side portfolio managers and analysts from 1,167 institutions with an estimated $2 trillion in Asia equities, as well as 863 sell-side analysts from 157 brokerage firms, They nominated a total of 1,668 companies and 2,367 individuals across 18 sectors. The survey systematically presents the capital market's professional judgment on listed companies through multi-dimensional independent assessments. The results provide global investment institutions with highly valuable research data, enjoying widespread credibility in investment decision-making and investor relations management, and are regarded as an industry benchmark. Modern Dairy's Investor Relations team is consistently dedicated to maintaining close communication with investors through various channels, including regular earnings releases, participation in reverse roadshows, hosting investor and analyst visits, and attending investment forums. The team proactively addresses market concerns, ensuring timely and transparent disclosure. Currently, over 10 brokerage firms have initiated research coverage of the company, all of which have issued positive investment ratings. This reflects market's focus in Modern Dairy's future development. While focusing on improving the quality and efficiency of its core business, Modern Dairy prioritises the comprehensive integration and innovative practice of ESG principles. Guided by its sustainable development strategy 'FRESH,' the company collaborates with global partners to build a green supply chain and actively leads the industry's sustainable development efforts. Notably, MSCI, a leading global index company, released its latest rating report in May, upgrading Modern Dairy's ESG rating from BBB to A, ranking it first in the Chinese animal husbandry industry. This achievement underscores the company's outstanding performance in the field of sustainable development. Modern Dairy is deeply honored to receive the trust and support from capital market professionals and authoritative institutions, viewing it as an affirmation of the effectiveness of its investor relations management efforts. Moving forward, the company will continue to improve its modern corporate governance system, actively promote the implementation of its ESG strategy, and further deepen its efficient interaction with the capital market.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KLN Celebrates Tenth Consecutive Year as Winner of Extel's "Most Honored Company", "Best CEO", "Best CFO" and "Best IR" Accolades
HONG KONG, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KLN Logistics Group Limited ('KLN'; Stock Code is delighted to receive top accolades for its outstanding corporate management and investor relations performances for the tenth consecutive year at the All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings 2025 compiled by Extel (formerly known as Institutional Investor), preserving the "Most Honored Company" designation, and the "Best CEO", "Best CFO", and "Best Investor Relations" accolades. KLN and its key executives claimed the top spots in the following rankings: 2025 All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team: Most Honored Company 2025 All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team - Small & Midcap, Transportation Sector: Best CEO – Vic Cheung Best CFO – Ellis Cheng Best Investor Relations Professional – Iris Tsang Best Investor Relations Program Best Investor Relations Team Best ESG Program Best Company Board (ranked second) Vic Cheung, Executive Director and CEO of KLN, said, "We are thrilled that our company, executive team, and our ongoing efforts in investor relations and sustainability have been recognised by Extel and the capital community in Asia for the tenth year running. While this decade-long acknowledgment reassures our direction and progress, this also reminds us of the importance of maintaining open and mutual communication with our investors, and upholding transparency in our disclosures. It also inspires us to continue setting the benchmark for sustainable logistics solutions and strive to deliver lasting value to our stakeholders." Extel's All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings combine the votes from over 6,300 buy-side analysts, portfolio managers and sell-side researchers at 1,324 securities firms and financial institutions that cover the Asian market. Hence, the rankings represent the result of an extensive assessment of the corporate management performance and investor relations programmes of listed companies in Asia. -End- About KLN Logistics Group Limited (Stock Code (formerly known as Kerry Logistics Network Limited) is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment. With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, KLN has established a solid foothold in half of the world's emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations. KLN generated a revenue* of close to HK$60 billion in 2024. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. * For continuing operations only About ExtelFor over 50 years, Extel (formerly known as Institutional Investor Research) has been a trusted leader in proprietary benchmark research and rankings. Providing independent feedback on sell-side and corporate performance, Extel is the premier choice for validating qualitative market intelligence across the investment community. With a global presence spanning Europe, Emerging EMEA, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America, Extel continues to set the standard in independent market insights. View original content: SOURCE KLN Logistics Group Limited Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WuXi XDC Received Multiple Awards from 2025 Extel (previously "Institutional Investor") Ranking in Diverse Categories
SHANGHAI, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. ("WuXi XDC", stock code: a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) focused on the bioconjugate market, today announced that the company received multiple top awards- "Best CEO", "Best CFO", "Best Company Board", "Best IR Program", "Best IR Professional", and "Best ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)" among different vote types, in the ranking of "2025 Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team" by Extel (previously "Institutional Investor"). This is the second year that WuXi XDC has participated in the Extel ranking and won multiple awards. With its outstanding comprehensive strength, WuXi XDC achieved the "Grand Slam" in all ranking categories and in three different sectors -"All market capitalization" , "Small and Medium-sized market capitalization", and "Chinese mainland". As a leading international financial survey publisher, Extel creates its research-supported rankings and names award recipients based on combined buy-side and sell-side surveys within the industry. The ranking and award recipients have been seen as impactful to the capital market since its debut. This year, 5,437 investment professionals from 1,167 financial service firms casted votes in core areas including accessibility of senior executives, execution of strategy, well-informed and empowered IR Team, timeliness of disclosure, corporate and board governance, and ESG performance. Mr. Michael Xi, CFO of WuXi XDC, stated, "As a leading global CRDMO, we have been honored with multiple awards in the Extel Award for two consecutive years. This accomplishment signifies the international capital market's recognition of WuXi XDC's strategic positioning, corporate governance and social returns, and value creation capabilities. This award serves as both recognition and a responsibility. WuXi XDC will continue to foster a rewarding cycle of business growth and shareholder returns by maintaining deep market insights into bioconjugate development and enhancing global operational efficiency". WuXi XDC was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board in November 2023, raising over HKD 4 billion（post green-shoe）and was named "Best IPO" by IFR Asia that year. In March 2024, the company was included in the stock list of Hong Kong Stock Connect. As of Today, WuXi XDC has been officially covered by over 30 sell-side analysts/firms, including major domestic and global sell-side institutions and the holding percentage of Hong Kong Stock Connect in WuXi XDC's total issued shares has climbed to over 13%. The company has been included as a component stock in multiple indices, such as the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI), the Hang Seng Hong Kong Listed Biotechnology Index (HSHKBIO), the Hang Seng Healthcare Index (HSHCI), the Hang Seng Hong Kong US Biotechnology Index (HSUSB), and the FTSE All-Cap, etc. In the realm of capital market accolades, the company has been the recipient of prestigious industry honors including "Top Investor-Picked Companies", "Most Valuable Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Company", "Most Promising Hong Kong-listed Pharma Company", "A Rating in the Wind ESG Rankings" and "Top 20 Pharmaceutical Listed Companies in ESG Competitiveness 2024". In 2024, WuXi XDC has continued to reinforce its leading position in the ADC and bioconjugates CRDMO field, with revenue increased by 90.8% YoY to RMB 4,052 million, and net profit surged by 277.2% YoY to RMB 1,070 million. As of December 31, 2024, the company has cumulatively served nearly 500 global customers and successfully delivered over 14,000 bioconjugate molecules. The "Enable, Follow and Win the Molecule" strategy continued to drive sustained and rapid project growth. By the end of 2024, the total number of integrated CMC projects had reached 194, supporting 85 IND submissions. 13 out of top 20 global pharmaceutical companies have partnered with company for R&D and manufacturing services of ADCs and broader bioconjugates. About WuXi XDC WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. ("WuXi XDC" or the "Company", stock code: is a leading global CRDMO focused on antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and the broader bioconjugate market. It provides end-to-end contract research, development and manufacturing services for bioconjugates. Its services cover antibody intermediates and other biologics intermediates, chemical payloads and linkers, as well as bioconjugate drug substances and drug products. For more information about WuXi XDC, please visit: WuXi XDC Contacts Investor: Media: wuxixdc_pr@ wuxixdc_info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WuXi XDC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aramark Receives Extel's All-American Executive Team Most Honored Company Award
Prestigious Wall Street Award Recognizes Company Leadership and Investor Relations Teams PHILADELPHIA, March 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aramark, (NYSE:ARMK), was honored on March 20th for its selection in the large, aggregated industry (Business, Education, Professional Services) category to the All-American Executive Team rankings by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor). "We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition from the Wall Street community," said John Zillmer, Aramark CEO. "This award is a testament to the hard work of our more than 250,000 employees worldwide and the hospitality culture they embody every day." Extel's All-American Executive Team was selected through a survey of 3,360 buy-side analysts, money managers, and over 330 sell-side researchers. Voters named top CEOs, CFOs and Investor Relations professionals in their coverage areas. All votes are weighted by rating and Aramark placed 1 or 2 in every category. "I would like to congratulate our Investor Relations team for their outstanding work in presenting Aramark's business to the company's investor constituency," said Aramark CFO, Jim Tarangelo. Extel is a highly-respected and prominent source for research rankings among top analysts and portfolio managers. The organization publishes its annual survey, which is considered the industry benchmark for institutional investors, investment managers and sell-side analysts. About Aramark Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world's leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Learn more at and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts:Chris Collom, Aramark215-238-3593 / collom-chris@ Sign in to access your portfolio
